Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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DEBATING REPORT There is a fine club at our school. Which was formed for the art of dispute. Our aim is to argue, for and against. And to win the debate we refute. To make our debut this year. We did witness a staff-student clash. The platinum profs said blonds have more fun. But the students dismissed it as trash. The feminist fever raged through the halls. Bringing forth a great loss of affairs. And all the Kate Millets fought for their rights. Thus to show just how deeply they care. Two trios who took up this cause Showed their skills as they vied with the best, ' Cause males were the foes in this heated dispute. For at Applebee, Trinity we were guests. Each week different grades made a stab At some issues of current concern. There was marriage, ambition and the loss of our mores. And in them, we found much we could learn. Our future is no less inspiring. For in French les equippes se disputent. We ' ll try to uphold the goals we ' ve set. And to Mrs. McRae for our wins we ' ll salute. Vice-President President Secretary-Treasurer Mary Jane Robertson Nancy Robson Virginia Griffin Miss Baker: If you take a penny to the top of the Seagram tower in Niagara Falls and let it drop, then it would fall. Year Book, 1971

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Secretary Liz. Tilt Vice-President Marnie Griffith President, Cathie Stewart OPHELEO SOCIETY The main purpose of the Opheleo Society is to help others who are less fortunate than we. During the last few months we have had several oppor- tunities to do this. Our first project began in September when we sent Christmas cards enclosed with a balloon or a ribbon to children in India. At that time we were able to send over three hundred and fifty cards to the Ramabai Mukti Mission. In October, the most important project of all was held. The appealing aspect about Ramabai Week was that everyone, staff and students were involved. Besides the usual bake sales and handicraft sales, there was also a volleyball game between the Branksome prefects and the St. Andrew ' s first football team. The girls, of course, were victorious! (?) Poor Mr. Hudson became very involved in Ramabai Week when he was kidnapped and held for ransom! The devious criminal, however, Dead-Eye Claxton, was appre- hended and placed safely behind bars. The week ended most successfully with the Ramabai dance. Altogether we collected eighteen hundred dollars, the most ever raised, during this week. This money was then divided among fourteen agencies and churches. We have several other projects which will keep us busy for the rest of the year. First of all, we collected toys, which were then distributed to needy families for Christmas. After Christmas, the pictures from used Christmas cards were cut off and sent to both the Ramabai Mukti Mission and the Ontario Crippled Children ' s Centre. Eyeglasses, both lenses and frames are collected and sent to the Caribbean to be re-made for school children there. At the present time, we are beginning to prepare for Lent. At that time, we will collect money to be used by two missionaries who are helping others help themselves. This, too, is what we try to do through the Opheleo Society. We would not have been able to accomplish nearly as much without the aid of Miss Baker. To her and all the other people who have helped this year, I extend my hearty thanks. Through their help we have been able to live up to the meaning of Opheleo — I serve. Page 22 The Branksome Slogan

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BRANKSOME HALL FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED A most important and necessary step so far as the future of Branksome is concerned has been taken. Following the lead of the vast majority of successful North American private schools the Board of Directors has established a fund to be known as the Branksome Hall Foundation. Alumnae, parents of present students, parents of past students and friends of the School are being actively solicited for contributions by a dedicated group of volunteers. The aim of the Foundation is to generate funds which will enable the School to keep pace with educational advances, retain a superior staff and maintain its firmly based high standards. Branksome has never before had to resort to a financial campaign and the wonder is that this has been post- poned for so long. It speaks very well for the management with which the School has been blessed. However, increased tuition fees which are still maintained substantially below the levels of similar private schools in Ontario can no longer provide all the funds to meet the legitimate demands. Govern- ment assistance to private schools has not been forthcoming and cannot reasonably be expected. Teaching facilities must be kept up to date and extended, a proper and improved remuneration basis for teachers and a sound bursary program must and should also be provided. These are the expressed objects and purposes of the Foundation. The fund will be administered by a group of Trustees who will be answer- able to the Board of Directors. It will be a continuing and open-end fund with new subscribers being added annually as they qualify for one of the categories being asked for donations. Any donation whether in the form of a one-time gift, a pledge to give annually over a certain number of years, any combination of these, or a provision in one ' s will leaving a bequest in favor of the School will be most welcome regardless of size. It is the hope that the largest amount being received into the fund each year will be in the form of pledges given on an annual basis. It can readily be seen that the appeal is directed to those who must believe in the private school concept and earnestly desire its continuance. To these people Branksome should mean something quite special. The success of the efforts being made will guarantee the bright future that lies ahead for the School. The assistance of everyone is required if the campaign is to be successful. Anyone wishing further information need only address the Foundation, care of Branksome Hall, 10 Elm Ave., Toronto 287, Ontario. Marshal Stearns, Chairman of the Board of Directors. Said a 12 history scholar: Napoleon couldn ' t advance further into Russia until his rear was covered. Page 24 The Branksome Slogan